Progressive Insulation & Windows Employee, Miguel Martinez, Wins "America's Best Installer" Contest

CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Progressive Insulation & Windows employee, Miguel Martinez, was recognized as “America’s Best Installer,” receiving an award of $10,000. The annual competition, presented by Insulate America and Johns Manville, October 3, in Tucson, AZ, was designed to highlight quality in building performance as a foundational element of energy efficiency.

Four regional level winners and the 2008 defending champion competed at the Hilton El Conquistador in Tucson. Evaluated on quality of workmanship, overall speed and utilization of material, Martinez had a combined best score insulating a mock-home. Quality of workmanship is weighted at 50%, speed of install at 30% and utilization of material at 20%. Speed takes a back seat to quality because the smallest gap, void or compression of the material, can affect overall performance up to 80%. Poorly installed insulation simply doesn’t work.

Steve Anderson, President of Progressive Insulation & Windows, said, “We are extremely proud of Miguel for accomplishing his goal to be the #1 insulator in the country and consider ourselves very lucky to have him as an employee. Miguel has been with Progressive for over 5 years and takes pride in doing a good job. He sets a great example for the new trainees he’s entrusted with.”

The four national finalists were, Ray Blackwater, last year’s winner, Heberto Huerta-Torres, Matt Fletcher and Ritchie Arviso.

Martinez’s victory, announced following dinner at McClintock restaurant in Tucson late Saturday night, was witnessed by his wife Carmen, daughter Mirabelle Baca and grandson Scean Baca. Also on hand from Progressive were Anderson, Bernadette Medina, Director of Human Resources, and Jorge Mendoza, Assistant Production Manager and Installer’s Coach. Martinez will be invited to compete next year in Las Vegas to hold the title.

Progressive Insulation & Windows, the largest independently owned insulation company in Southern California, has been insulating homes and commercial buildings in Los Angeles, Ventura, Riverside and Orange Counties for the past 30 years. For more information, visit www.Dont-Wait-INSULATE.com.